Out Of This World Rolls

2 pkg. dry yeast
¼ c. warm water
3 eggs, well beaten
4 ½ c. flour
1 c. warm water
½ c. shortening
½ c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
Butter

Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Let stand 10 minutes. Combine dissolved yeast, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup warm water, shortening, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Beat until smooth. Add remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover. Let rise until double in bulk. Punch down and refrigerate overnight. Three hours before baking, roll out as desired. For dinner rolls, divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 1/2" thick rectangle. Spread with butter. Starting with long side, roll up jelly-roll style. Cut in 1" slices. Place in greased muffin tins, cut side down. Cover. Let rise 3 hours. Bake in 400º oven for 12 go 15 minutes.

VARIATIONS:

ORANGE ROLLS

1/3 c butter, melted
½ c. sugar
Rind of one orange, grated

Combine ingredients and spread on dough instead of butter. Handle as above. Frost with powdered sugar icing while hot.